Norris overcomes the weather
At First, Norris took pole, then dropped behind Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson at the start. Norris passed Lawson as his intermediate tyres overheated, then pitted one lap before Antonelli for slicks, cutting the seven-second gap. Antonelli spun at Turn 1 soon after, and Norris took the lead. He managed the changing conditions, switched back to intermediates when rain returned and won by 14 seconds for his third victory of the season.
Mercedes Clinch Constructors' Title Despite Driver Spins
Antonelli took the lead at the start. Russell climbed to fourth, then spun at the damp pit exit. Antonelli later lost the lead to Lando Norris after spinning at Turn 1, and dropped behind both Red Bulls after running wide at the same corner. As rain returned, Russell was allowed past Antonelli for fourth. Russell finished fourth and Antonelli fifth.
Verstappen completes recovery
Verstappen stormed to the podium from the back of the grid. He had taken a penalty after having several power unit components changed on his car but sliced through the field in the opening laps, eventually finishing in P2.
Lawson impresses yet again from the midfield
Liam Lawson has had a consistent season with Racing Bulls, sitting ninth in the standings ahead of Pierre Gasly in tenth. He finished as the highest-placed midfield driver and held off Charles Leclerc late in the race, helping Racing Bulls add points in their bid for fifth in the teams'standings. He has scored in 15 of 20 Grands Prix, with fifth place in Monaco his best result.
